John Deere 6220
The John Deere 6220 is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 276 ci 4.5 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 90 hp / 67.1 kW; Diesel (listed): 4 hp / 3.0 kW; Diesel (listed): 90 hp / 67.1 kW. Transmission: John Deere PowrQuad Plus. Drive type: 4x2 2WD. Operating weight: 8674 to 9678 pounds.
Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 90 hp / 67.1 kW; Diesel (listed): 4 hp / 3.0 kW; Diesel (listed): 90 hp / 67.1 kW
Drive & Traction
4x2 2WD
Fuel & Capacities
43.6 gal
165.0 L
Transmission
John Deere PowrQuad Plus
Operating Weight
8674 to 9678 pounds
Overview
![]() | 2002 - 2007
Utility tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Utility tractor | |
Built in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany | |
Original price | $37,700 (2007) |
Variants | |
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6220 | utility chassis |
6220L | low-profile chassis |
John Deere 6220 Engine | |
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John Deere 4.5L 4-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 43.6 gal
165.0 L |
48.9 gal (optional)
185.1 L | |
Engine details ... | |
John Deere 6220 Power | |
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Engine | 90 hp
67.1 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 72 hp
53.7 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 59.5 hp
44.4 kW |
PTO (tested) | 79.1 hp
59.0 kW |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Drive | 4x2 2WD |
4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional) | |
Steering | hydrostatic power |
Hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
Two-post ROPS. ConfortGard Cab optional. | |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | pressue flow compensated |
Pressure | 2900 psi
200.0 bar |
Valves | 1 to 4 |
Pump flow | 25 gpm
94.6 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II |
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 4,045 lbs
1834 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540 |
540/1000 | |
Engine RPM | 540@2124 |
540@2143 (reversible) | |
1000@2208 | |
Front PTO | optional |
Front PTO Type | 1000 |
Engine RPM | 1000@2185 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 94.5 inches
240 cm |
Weight | 8674 to 9678 pounds |
Front tire | 10.00-16 |
Rear tire | 16.9-30 (2WD) |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging volts | 14 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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High-Crop and High-Clearance Tractors published in 2004, by John Deere |
Engine
Engine Detail — 276 ci / 4.5 L Diesel
Manufacturer | John Deere PowerTech 4045TL071 |
Configuration | turbocharged diesel, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 276 ci
4.5 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.19x5.00 inches
106 x 127 mm |
Emissions | Tier I |
Power | 90 hp
67.1 kW |
Air cleaner | dry |
Rated RPM | 2300 |
Idle RPM | 875-2510 |
Operating RPM | 1000-2300 |
Torque | 220 lb-ft
298.3 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 |
Firing order | 1-3-4-2 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Starter power | 4 hp
3.0 kW |
Coolant capacity | 14.4 qts
13.6 L |
Intake valve clearance | 0.014 inches
0.356 mm |
Exhaust valve clearance | 0.018 inches
0.457 mm |
Oil capacity | 16.8 qts
15.9 L |
Oil change | 500 h |
Engine Detail — 276 ci / 4.5 L Diesel
Manufacturer | John Deere PowerTech 4045TL272 |
Configuration | turbocharged diesel, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 276 ci
4.5 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.19x5.00 inches
106 x 127 mm |
Emissions | Tier II |
Power | 90 hp
67.1 kW |
Air cleaner | dry |
Rated RPM | 2300 |
Idle RPM | 845-2465 |
Operating RPM | 1000-2300 |
Torque | 281 lb-ft
381.0 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 |
Firing order | 1-3-4-2 |
Coolant capacity | 14.4 qts
13.6 L |
Intake valve clearance | 0.014 inches
0.356 mm |
Exhaust valve clearance | 0.018 inches
0.457 mm |
Oil capacity | 16.8 qts
15.9 L |
Oil change | 500 h |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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12-speed fully synchronized | |
16-speed power shuttle | |
16-speed partial power shift | |
24-speed partial power shift |
Transmission — John Deere SyncroPlus
Transmission | John Deere SyncroPlus |
Type | fully synchronized |
Gears | 12 forward and 4 reverse |
Clutch | wet disc |
Oil capacity | 55 qts
52.1 L |
Oil type | JD HyGard |
Three gears (1-3) plus reverse (R) in four ranges (A-D). Directional, gear, and range changes are synchronized and may be shifting while moving by using the clutch. Optional creeper adds an additional nine forward and three reverse speeds for a total of 21-forward and 7-reverse. | |
With 18.4x30 R1 rear tires. | |
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JD HyGard |
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Transmission — John Deere SyncroPlus Power Reverser
Transmission | John Deere SyncroPlus Power Reverser |
Type | power shuttle |
Gears | 16 forward and reverse |
Clutch | wet disc |
Oil capacity | 55 qts
52.1 L |
Oil type | JD HyGard |
Four gears (1-4) in four ranges (A-D) with left-hand reverser. Gear and range shifts are synchronized. Power shuttle shifting between forward and reverse. Only available on open-station (ROPS) equipped tractors. | |
With 18.4x30 R1 rear tires. | |
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JD HyGard |
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Transmission — John Deere PowrQuad
Transmission | John Deere PowrQuad |
Type | partial power shift |
Gears | 16 forward and reverse |
Clutch | wet disc |
Oil capacity | 51.8 qts
49.0 L |
Oil type | JD HyGard |
Four gears (1-4) in four ranges (A-D) with reverser lever. Clutchless power shift between gears (1-4) and direction changes (power shuttle). Range shifts (A-D) are synchronized, and may be shifted while the tractor is moving by using the clutch. Optional creeper adds an additional twelve speeds for 28 forward and reverse. The PowrQuad uses a gear-shift lever while the PowrQuad Plus (cab tractors only) offers push-button gear shifting. | |
With 18.4x30 R1 rear tires. | |
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JD HyGard |
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Transmission — John Deere PowrQuad Plus
Transmission | John Deere PowrQuad Plus |
Type | partial power shift |
Gears | 24 forward and reverse |
Clutch | wet disc |
Oil capacity | 52.8 qts
50.0 L |
Oil type | JD HyGard |
Four gears (1-4) in six ranges (A-F) with reverser lever. Push-button power shifting between gears (1-4) and power shuttle directional shifting using the reverser lever. Ranges (A-F) may be shifted on the move by using the clutch. | |
With 18.4x30 R1 rear tires. | |
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JD HyGard |
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Dimensions
John Deere 6220 Tires | |
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Standard tires (ag) | Front: 10.00-16. Rear: 16.9-30 (2WD) |
Front: 12.4-24. Rear: 16.9-30 (4WD) | |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 94.5 inches
240 cm |
Length | 162.7 inches
413 cm |
Min Width | 61.8 inches
156 cm |
Height | 98.3 inches
249 cm |
Clearance (front axle) | 23.1 inches (2WD)
58 cm |
14.6 inches (4WD)
37 cm | |
Front tread | 58.7 to 101.7 inches
149 to 258 cm (2WD) |
Front tread | 59.7 to 79.4 inches
151 to 201 cm (4WD) |
Rear tread | 61.5 to 95.1 inches
156 to 241 cm |
John Deere 6220 Weight | |
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Shipping | 8,674 lbs (2WD ROPS)
3934 kg |
9,182 lbs (2WD cab)
4164 kg | |
9,170 lbs (4WD ROPS)
4159 kg | |
9,678 lbs (4WD cab)
4389 kg | |
Operating | 9,580 lbs (4WD cab)
4345 kg |
Tests
OCED Tractor Test 2027 | |
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Diesel PowrQuad 24-speed 4WD
February 2002 - April 2002,
Link: OCED Tractor Test 2027 file | |
PTO performance | |
Max power | 79.1 hp
59.0 kW |
Fuel use | 4.6 gal/hour
17.4 l/hour |
Power at rated engine speed | 75.8 hp
56.5 kW |
Fuel use | 4.8 gal/hour
18.2 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 76.3 hp
56.9 kW |
Fuel use | 4.7 gal/hour
17.8 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 59.5 hp
44.4 kW |
Fuel use | 4.8 gal/hour
18.2 l/hour |
Max pull | 8,115 lbs
3680 kg |
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for John Deere 6220.
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
John Deere 6220 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 6220.
Converted Equivalents:
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